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Erin McCarthy

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Radiologic technology student with pending graduation and AART certification May 2024. Upon graduation will achieve 800 hours of clinical study within a hospital setting. Adept at performing a wide range of tests. Passion about patient care, producing quality radiographic imaging, and committed to maintaining highest patient safety and image quality standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiology Intern

Erie County Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided valuable assistance during emergency situations, ensuring prompt care for patients requiring immediate attention.
  • Collected visual images of patients' anatomy to provide physicians with information for diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic concerns.
  • Expanded knowledge base through active engagement in educational opportunities offered within internship program.

Teacher Assistant

Valley Community Center Association
09.2021 - 02.2024
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Served as mentor to youth within program, providing guidance on goal-setting and personal development strategies.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Provided supervision and care of group of up to 75 children.

Radiology Aide

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Contributed to positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and technologist team members.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently preparing examination rooms and equipment for radiologic exams.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of radiologic procedures and answering questions promptly.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Radiation Safety Protocols
  • Pediatric Radiology Familiarity
  • Fluoroscopy Guided Interventions
  • Patient Communication Abilities

Clinical Experience

John R. Oshei Children's Hospital 

Jan '24-Present | Buffalo, NY


  • Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of patient care techniques, human anatomy and proper pediatric imaging protocols to produce quality x-rays for diagnostic analysis.
  • Set up rooms for various fluoroscopy studies such as barium enemas, GI examinations and Voiding Cystourethrograms.
  • Communication with pediatric patients and family to ensure family members had a concise understanding, and no further questioning pertaining to image studies.


Erie County Medical Center Corporation 

Aug '22 - Dec '22 | Buffalo, NY


  • Perform daily portables and adapted to situations using trauma induced imaging protocols.
  • Experience with transferring patients to and from patient beds utilizing assistant devices such as Hoyer lifts and wheelchairs.
  • Worked in a fast paced hospital environment assisting with emergency room, OR and ICU patients.


Sister's of Charity Hospital

Jun '22 - July '22 | Buffalo, NY


  • Proficient in electronic patient record keeping utilizing PACS.
  • Completed competencies with several OR procedures, demonstrating proficient knowledge of C-Arm and monitor.
  • Demonstrated ALARA to provide minimal exposure to patients, and staff alike. Practiced radiation protection methods of collimation, proper exposure factors for patients and beam restriction devices.


Mercy Ambulatory Care Center 

Jan '22 - May '22 | Orchard Park, NY


  • Uphold high level of patient care with empathy and compassion, while providing proper imaging protocols and displaying professionalism.
  • Able to review physician's orders to determine proper imaging required and operate radiological equipment to capture quality images for physician diagnostic analysis.
  • Providing care to outpatients and ER patients in a timely, proficient manner.


Mercy Hospital of Buffalo 

Aug '20 - December '20 | Buffalo, NY


  • Observed several types of imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
  • Completed several radiographic competencies to show expertise in extremity and thorax positioning and technique.
  • Worked closely with and assisted physicians and other staff in the emergency room

Timeline

Radiology Intern

Erie County Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Valley Community Center Association
09.2021 - 02.2024

Radiology Aide

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
05.2021 - 02.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Trocaire College
Erin McCarthy